January 2009

Bright Star Children’s Theatre The Life of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. [read press release]

Raise a Reader Book Fair & Youth Talent Showcase with special guest Ralph Burgass
January 17

Sheryl Lee Ralph (one woman show on HIV/AIDS) – Sometimes I Cry [read press release]
January 23 & 24

Otis Taylor Concert- collaboration with Duke Performances [read press release]
January 22

Baron Tymas CD Release Party
January 25

United Negro College Fund Gala (to support scholarships)

February 2009

Slave Photograph Exhibition
February 5

Pastels & Zinfendal Wine & Cheese with Art event
February 7

Annual Valentine’s Jazz Festival featuring Duke, NCCU and UNC Big Bands
February 15 at 6pm

Hayti Heritage Film Festival
February 19-22

15th annual Black Diaspora Film Festival
HAFY- Color Struck by Lacy Productions (2-shows)

March 2009

Annual Spirit of Hayti Awards
Vincent Mantsoe in Residence (collaboration with Duke Dance Program)

April 2009

Bimbe Cultural Arts Festival (major collaborator with City of Durham)
Tobacco

Road Concert Series (2 concerts)

June 2009

HOST- 16th annual Southeast Regional Poetry Slam Competition- Southern Fried Regional (Major regional arts event with multiple performances and collaborators- a one week event)

September 2009

2009 Bull Durham Blues Festival
September 11-12, historic Durham Athletic Park (DAP), home to the festival for 20 years